Mascarene Annie
Anisochromis mascarenensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This tiny reef fish, barely three centimetres long, hides at the base of living branched Acropora coral on lagoon reefs strewn with live and dead coral. It belongs to a small family of secretive dottyback relatives that rarely stray far from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Anisochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279258.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mascarene Annie live?
- The Mascarene Annie (Anisochromis mascarenensis) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- Is the Mascarene Annie dangerous to divers?
- The Mascarene Annie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mascarene Annie get?
- The Mascarene Annie grows to about 2.5 cm.